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Pavel Tsitsianov

1754–1806 · 18th century

Pavel Tsitsianov was a Russian general of Georgian descent who commanded Russian forces in the Caucasus from 1802. He stormed Ganja in January 1804, killing Javad Khan, and forced several khanates to accept Russian protection. In February 1806 he was killed outside Baku while receiving the city's surrender from Huseyngulu Khan.

Pavel Tsitsianov — Image: Salvatore Tonci · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Ganja Khanate Baku Khanate

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Pavel Tsitsianov. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/pavel-tsitsianov
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